Conventional approaches for the management of fisheries (e.g. quotas, size restrictions, etc.) have been challenging to implement in the Caribbean because of limited government resources for enforcement and monitoring. This challenge is amplified on small islands, which have a much bigger coastal zone in relation to their population than larger…

The biomass of fish inside an MPA can increase by between 2 to 21 times from its original level. As the fish grow and multiply they move into areas where fishing is allowed. This is called the spill over effect and can significantly increase fish catches around MPAs. MPAs also allow fish…

Scientists have known for some time that successful MPAs can generate significant environmental, social & economic benefits from sustainable fisheries to tourism to natural coastal defenses. This is part of a growing international focus on Ecosystem-based Adaptation to climate change (EbA) is rapidly being recognized as one of the most realistic & cost-effective strategies for small island developing states (SIDS), where the impacts of climate change can be reduced by strengthening the resilience & productivity of coastal ecosystems.